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Samoa's Andrew Goodman backs Ireland to 'go really deep' in World Cup

Ireland are genuine contenders to lift the Rugby World Cup and will "go really deep" in the competition, according to Samoa and Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman. New Zealander Goodman watched from the sidelines on Saturday evening in Bayonne as Ireland stretched their winning run to 13 matches with a narrow 17-13 success over Samoa. The 40-year-old former Leinster player, who has been working with the Pacific island nation since 2021, has connections with many of Ireland's squad having returned to the Dublin-based province last year to assist Leo Cullen. Asked if Ireland are serious challengers for the Webb Ellis Cup, he replied: "Definitely, they've been playing outstanding footy.

"Great For Cricket": Jos Buttler On Ben Stokes' Return To ODIs Ahead Of World Cup

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler lauded "superstar" Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of ODI retirement. The England Test captain announced his retirement from 50-over cricket last summer due to stress and a knee injury. England will play the Black Caps in four T20s before the same number of ODIs begin in Cardiff next month, and Buttler said he was "delighted" to have Stokes back.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Look To Rise Above Injuries, Modest Form For Winning Start In Asia Cup

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other on Thursday. Sri Lanka, who won the Asia Cup in 2022 in its T20 avatar, could not even announce their squad for this edition till Tuesday, courtesy niggles and COVID-19 infection to a couple of players.

Unbelievable ride' - Rapinoe to bow out against South Africa

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women's team on 24 September in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) said on Tuesday. Rapinoe announced last month before the Women's World Cup that she would retire when the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season ends in November. The veteran forward played in four World Cups, winning in 2015 and 2019, and helped the U.S.

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Samoa's Andrew Goodman backs Ireland to 'go really deep' in World Cup

"Great For Cricket": Jos Buttler On Ben Stokes' Return To ODIs Ahead Of World Cup

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Look To Rise Above Injuries, Modest Form For Winning Start In Asia Cup

Unbelievable ride' - Rapinoe to bow out against South Africa

All Blacks coach happy to see Barrett escape RWC ban: 'Great result, we had a fair hearing'

Simmons wants to play for Australia at Paris Olympics

Rapinoe to play final game for US on Sept. 24

Vera Pauw to leave role as Ireland women's coach